Job description
Teaching Assistant Position Available at SEMH/SEND School
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience working in challenging environments? Join our dedicated Aspire People team and help shape the future of our students!
Position: Teaching Assistant (SEMH/SEND)
Location: Grantham
Type: Full-Time, long-term becoming permanent for the right candidate
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 95-104£ /day
About Us:
Aspire People is working with a dynamic and supportive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school that caters to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support students with SEMH and other special educational needs in their learning and development.
* Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs.
* Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or mental health disorders.
* Help manage classroom behaviour and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
* Support students in developing social skills and coping strategies.
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
Requirements:
* Experience: Previous experience in a similar setting, such as a SEND school, care home working with severe ASD patients, or working with individuals with mental health disorders. Alternatively, experience in a penitentiary or young offenders' institution is also valuable.
* Education: If you don't have any previous experience, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology is highly desirable for those looking to gain hands-on experience in an educational setting.
* Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with young people facing significant challenges.
* Attributes: A proactive and resilient approach, the ability to remain calm under
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